How Do I Know If My Glass is Toughened/Tempered Safety Glass?
Tempered or toughened glass could save lives. Produced using a slower cooling process, this type of safety glass is much stronger and safer as compared to standard glass. Because of its high resistance to heat and breakage, tempered glass is…
The Benefits of Double Glazing (Infographic)
Benefits of Double Glazing – Heat loss and heat gain through windows are inevitable, but there is an effective way to keep your home warm or cool while also being energy efficient. We’re not talking about covering up your windows…
What Glass Should I Use in My Home to Reduce Fading and Damage from UV?
Have you noticed that the floor under your carpet seems a bit darker than the rest of your flooring? If you’ve tried to do some redecorating, chances are you probably did. But dirt and wear are not the only causes…
How to Clean Your New Glass Products
Glass makes everything look modern, stylish, and sophisticated. But like anything, it can easily collect dirt, dust and grime. To make sure it stays looking new and shiny, it does need some level of care and maintenance–a task many people…
Benefits of Splashbacks (Infographic)
Getting splashbacks for your home is a huge decision. It’s no secret that it can be more costly than traditional alternatives, so you could end up investing a sum of money in splashbacks. On the bright side, it can be…
Ecoshield Nanocoating – Why you should be using it on your next appropriate glass installation.
Nanotechnology deals with the study of molecular and atomic particles, a world that is measured in nanometers (billionths of a meter or 10-9) and is 1000 times smaller than the human eye can see. Nano coating technology research has come…
Toughened CIP Laminated Glass
CIP Laminated Safety Glass is a particular type of laminated glass. Generally, laminated glass is produced via one of two methods. The first of these methods and which is in fact the more common method produces a glass known as…
Neutral cure and Sanitary silicone – Why you should use these sealants on your next glass installation.
Glass installation using neutral cure and sanitary silicone sealants. Silicone sealant is a versatile and flexible waterproof sealant with a large number of applications, especially in the glass and glazing industry. Most silicone sealants release acetic acid while curing. This…
Argon Gas – Why Do We Use It in Double Glazed Units
Argon glass has recently began to get notice as an energy efficient tool anyone can take advantage of for their home. Argon is a colorless and odorless gas. Its symbol is Ar on the periodic table. It also makes up…
Sound Proofing Your Home – Which Glass Should I Use to Decrease Noise in the Home.
Soundproofing is important in a home for a myriad of reasons. First, you want to keep the noise out! When you close your windows you expect them to soundproof your home. Is your neighbor’s kid learning the trumpet? Need glass…